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Christian

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Pronounced KRIS-chən /ˈkrɪs.tʃən/High

Meaning: From Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ' (from Greek Christos, 'anointed'); here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Faithful and strong: Christian means 'follower of Christ'. Overwhelmingly a boys' name; here for girls, it's devout and distinctive.
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningFrom Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ' (from Greek Christos, 'anointed'); here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#4901 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 19,874

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199218862025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Christian comes from Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ' (from Greek Christos, 'anointed'). Overwhelmingly a boys' name, it appears rarely for girls (as it did historically, e.g. Christian women), which this page covers.

It registers thinly for girls. Very rare for girls, follower-of-Christ at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Christian, from Latin Christianus ('follower of Christ'), is overwhelmingly a boys' name — it appears rarely for girls, which we note honestly.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Christian — root etymology

Variations

ChristianaChristinaKristian

Nicknames

Chris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Christian mean?

Christian is Latin for 'a follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Christian?

It's said KRIS-chən /ˈkrɪs.tʃən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Christian a boy or girl name?

Christian is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this page covers its rare use for girls.

How popular is Christian?

Christian is very rare for girls in the U.S.

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